Milestones ELA Key Terms

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synonym

Back

A word that has the same meaning as another word (e.g., big: large).

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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figurative word

Back

A word that is not meant to be taken literally; it conveys a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Front

plot

Back

The main events of a story, including exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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point of view

Back

The opinion or perspective from which the speaker, author, or character views a situation.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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author's purpose

Back

The reason an author writes a text, which can be to explain, inform, entertain, or persuade.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

antonym

Back

A word that has the opposite meaning of another word (e.g., big: small).

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CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

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theme

Back

The central idea or underlying message of a story.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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central idea

Back

The main point or message that the author wants to convey in a text.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

bias

Back

A tendency to favor one perspective or opinion over others, which can affect the objectivity of a text.

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CCSS.RL.5.6

Front

figurative language

Back

Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4